Fed Governor Waller on Lisa Cook firing: 'No matter what, the Fed will maintain its independence'

Federal Reserve Independence - The speaker believes the Federal Reserve's independence is critical [1] - Despite concerns, the speaker maintains confidence in the Fed's independence, expecting appointees to act apolitically [1] Potential Candidacy - The speaker has been mentioned as a potential candidate for Federal Reserve Chair [1] - The speaker has met with Treasury Secretary Scott Besson in the past, but not for a job interview [2] - No interview has been scheduled yet [2]